Spring is here and so is spring cleaning time! If you’ve been putting it off or don’t know where to start, we’ve come up with some helpful tips to get you motivated!

Make a Schedule and Stick to it!

Creating a schedule and allocating dates and times will help you strategically tackle each room. Start with the rooms you’ve been putting off or need the most work. Determining certain areas of your home you want to clean up will help keep you motivated and focused.

Get Rid of Things You Don’t Use

If you’re planning to host get-togethers this spring or summer, it’s a good idea to declutter some areas of your home that have built up over the past months. Set aside some time to organize closets, organize your office, or go through your pantry to get rid of expired items. Being organized and knowing where things are will lower your stress level and freshen up your home.

Don’t Forget About the Windows and Walls

It’s easy to think of floors and counters getting wiped down, but spring cleaning is a great time to pay special attention to windows and walls. Wipe down window sills and blinds to clean off the dust that has accumulated over the winter.

Don’t Forget Your Air Filter!

Replacing furnace and HVAC filters is one of the most important and overlooked parts of spring cleaning. With spring comes allergies. Replacing your air filter can reduce the number of allergens in your home and help everyone breathe easier.

For most people, owning a home is their biggest investment. A custom home build allows comfort and flexibility for your new property. With a luxury home builder like P&D Builders, you can enjoy unique features that will not only complement your lifestyle but will also keep your friends and family entertained when they visit. Below are some essential features to consider adding to your custom home that will make any weekend get together a truly memorable experience.

Open Concept Kitchen

The kitchen could be considered one of the most important parts of your home. It’s one of the main spaces where your guests gather during parties and get togethers. As part of the home design and blueprint process, you should pay special attention to the kitchen and how you want this space to function. As part of your new custom home build, consider having a kitchen with an open concept design. The open concept refers to having a larger kitchen with open spaces where people can easily congregate. For the best possible entertaining space, you should consider installing a large kitchen island where people can socialize and eat. Larger islands are great for entertaining your guests because they can easily seat multiple people at a time while still having plenty of counter space for food and drinks.

Fire Pit

Another area worth considering for entertaining in your custom home is outdoor space. A permanent stone fire pit can turn a cool summer night into an outdoor party. Gas fire pits offer a clean and efficient way of enjoying your outdoor space without having to deal with firewood and open flames. Adding a focal area with plenty of seating space allows for all of your guests to enjoy the warmth and bond over smores and laughter.

Outdoor Kitchen

One thing is likely certain when you’re entertaining, there will be food. An outdoor kitchen space is one of the best features you can add to make cooking for parties much easier. This feature will make your cookouts and happy hours much easier to prepare. You can also enjoy an additional cooking capacity by combining both the indoor and outdoor kitchen spaces for large gatherings. That way, cooking for your guests will not leave you isolated from the party.

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There are all sorts of rules and best practices when it comes to designing the interior of your new custom built home. You want it to be a place where you enjoy spending time and have all the elements need for your family. Another important part of the interior design process is choosing paint colors you love. If you’re looking to highlight the open concept for your new home, here are a few tips for choosing the best paint colors for your space.

Choose Light Colors

Open concept spaces are popular for many reasons. One of them is the design’s open and spacious feel. Painting the walls a dark shade of any color will only reduce the feeling of openness. This doesn’t mean you have to pick plain colors like white or beige, just lighter tones. Save the more striking and vibrant colors for the fireplace wall or an accent wall filled with shelving or artwork.

Experiment With Lighter and Darker Colors in Different Rooms

The same bluish-gray color that looks great in the kitchen area might appear dim and gloomy in a room where there are trees outside the windows or where the sunlight changes throughout the day. Try experimenting with a lighter or darker shade of the same color in corners of your open concept space, and see how the samples look at different times of day and in varying light.

Stick To Monochromatic Colors

Along with experimenting with lighter and darker shades of the same color, approach your whole open concept paint scheme in a monochromatic way. If you absolutely love the way beige walls warm up the living area, use that color and incorporate a very faint tint of the color mixed with white on the ceiling, a light shade on the walls, and a darker shade or tone of the beige mixed with some gray, black, or another dark color for shelving, the kitchen island, or an accent wall. Keep similar shades and tones in your furniture, rugs, and accessories. This will give the room some visual depth.

At P&D Builders, we provide interior design and decorating services at no extra costs. Ultimately, you are the final decision maker when it comes to choosing aspects like paint color for your new home. But, if you need some extra help or a second opinion, we’re here to help! To learn more about us or to get started on building your dream home, get in touch with us!

If you’re retired or planning to retire or your kids have left the nest, you may be thinking about making some changes to your current living situation. Welcome to the next chapter of your life! After years of focusing on the needs of your children whether that be the location to school and work or the size of our home in general. It’s the perfect time to downsize from your current house and build a custom home suited to your changing needs and lifestyle. Here’s a peek at what empty nesters and retirees are looking for in their dream home and the changes they are making.

First Floor Living

According to the National Association of Home Builders, 64 percent of baby boomers favor single-level living. Homebuyers ages 55 and up are looking for open plans with the master bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry room on the main floor. With fewer steps to climb, older adults prevent falls and harm to their joints. At P&D Builders, we can help design aspects of your home to ensure you are comfortable and able to move around easily. We can design an entryway that is easily accessible for wheelchairs, add wheelchair compatible bathing features, and much more to add safety to your new custom home.

Opting For Luxury Upgrades

One benefit of building a home when you’re older is you have more life experience and know what you like. Empty nesters might be willing to downsize square footage, but they want everything else upsized. For example, older adults want new homes with high-end features: hardwood floors, a high grade of carpet, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in showers, and custom cabinetry. P&D provides professional interior design and decorating services at no additional charge. This service assures that our clients will be afforded professional decorating consultation, as well as a much broader array of product offering and options from which to choose.

Low Maintenance Living

Downsizing families love the problem-free aspect of new construction after years of making costly repairs to their older homes. They want a newly built home with a warranty for added peace of mind. Building beautiful, well-crafted homes at reasonable prices is only part of the story. At P&D Builders, service before, during and after the sale is vital to ensuring total customer satisfaction. Although we are very proud that our homes require very little warranty service, when situations do arise, you can rest assured that our full time warranty manager is there to promptly service your needs. At P&D Builders, we make exceptional service a foundation upon which we build our company. In addition, each and every P&D home is certified through an independent inspection service to assure that your home meets, and most often exceeds, Energy Star certification standards. Statically our homes lead the industry in energy efficiency.

At P&D Builders, you will find an entire team of dedicated professionals with years of combined education and experience, each a specialist in their area of expertise. With this knowledge, P&D Builders creates original homes with personal attention. Retired life is what you make of it. Foremost, it’s a fantastic opportunity for expansion and adventure. At P&D Builders, we can help you design a home that’s right for all of the adventures of your retirement years. Get started by contacting us today!

Designing your master bathroom in your new custom home is about creating a place to relax and unwind. A master suite that gives the feeling of serenity, restfulness, restoration, can be your own version of a personal luxury spa. Here are some options for creating your own special master suite retreat with a luxurious master bathroom.

Choosing A Tub

The design and placement of the tub is the first thing that grabs your attention when you walk into a master bathroom. Deep roman tubs come in a variety of sizes and can hold more water compared to traditional tubs. It’s important to consider how you will be using the tub when deciding what size to get. If you’re a fan of soaking, you may want to have a shorter tub so you don’t slide down in it. A tub with jets can have therapeutic benefits similar to ones you would have in a hot tub. There are a wide variety of faucets and tub filler spouts to consider based on your personal taste and preference, including waterfall spouts to create a relaxing sound of running water.

Choosing A Shower

A common feature in many custom homes is a walk in shower. There are many custom options when designing your dream shower. If you are a spa regular and enjoy a sauna, you may want to consider a steam shower. Another upgrade homeowners often request is a shower with full body sprays. Multiple shower heads add another favorable experience to a master bath space, making it possible for two people to shower at once. Bench seating in the shower is a recent trend in custom master bathroom designs.

Consider Two Vanities

Having two vanities provides a separate space for two people in a master bathroom. Each person can arrange and use their vanity as they please. Having a functional layout is important to consider. Typically, women will need more space and electrical outlets than men will. In addition to functionality, this is where style can play a part in the design of your master bathroom. This is another element to consider putting a lot of thought into. The finishes that you select can dramatically change the look and experience of your master bath.

If you’re in the market for a new home and want to create a master bedroom suite that will help you unwind after a long day, contact P&D Home Builders to start building your dream home!